Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Bernard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: In love, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nicholas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, In love, Slave, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stylist. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Stylist; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A true patriot, Gunter would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.